The Pandemic Combined with Climate Change is Hitting the Poor Hard
The global response to COVID-19 should also be a springboard for action on climate change resilience so we can narrow the divide between rich and poor and keep everyone safe.
A COVID-19 Contagion for the World’s Stock Markets
These charts illustrate how Asian and global stock markets reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic, with market reaction closely following local outbreaks and then moving in unison with global markets amid other shocks.
We Need to Act Swiftly to Avoid Further Economic Damage from COVID-19
With timely and well-targeted programs, policy makers can prevent the health crisis from deepening into a wider economic and financial crisis. This could sow the seeds of economic recovery.
The Response to COVID-19 Should Also Be a Response to the Climate Crisis
Now is the time to ramp up actions on resilience so that society can beat the COVID-19 crisis while reducing the impact of climate threats.
Three Lessons That Past Global Crises Can Teach Us About Today’s Pandemic
The 1918 flu, World War II and the Great Depression all provide important lessons for dealing with COVID-19 and its wide ranging effects across society.
COVID-19 Highlights Asian Banks’ Vulnerability to U.S. Dollar Debt
The pandemic provides an opportunity for regional financial cooperation on reforms to make Asian banks more resilient to crises.
Let’s Support the Supply Lines that Keep Health Workers Safe from COVID-19
The production processes and supply chains that feed into the production of masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment must be secured.
To Survive the Pandemic, Indonesia’s Urban Poor Need Economic Support and Help with Basic Services
For many of Indonesia’s urban poor who work in the informal sector, social distancing is nearly impossible if they want to maintain their income. Two key policies can help.
Dual Threat in the Pacific: COVID-19 and Natural Hazards
The pandemic demonstrates that disasters are triggered by multidimensional risks and hazards, and that a country’s approach to urban resilience needs to be multifaceted.
Are Pacific Power Utilities Ready for the Impact of COVID-19?
In the fragile energy scenario of small Pacific islands, contingency plans are crucial to keep the lights on during a crisis.